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Ephraim Reitman started playing guitar at twelve years old and developed an affinity for Latin based music. He began playing with the local musicians in his Philadelphia neighborhood. At 15 he started studying percussion with Butch Ballard, a drummer for Count Basie and Duke Ellington, which in turn help his guitar playing. In 1976 he joined The Wire and Wood Band as a percussionist and vocalist. He is currently the percussionist for Elegencia Doub’le, a piano duo. Don Boyd was born Pomona, CA (many, many decades ago). He attended Mount San Antonio College, Cal State Los Angeles. He studied Jazz and played in various Jazz groups and multiple Top-40 bands from 1977 through present day. Married Rita Boyd on June 25 1994 and moved to Oceanside in September 1994. He has three amazing children; Wyatt Boyd, Savannah Boyd and Gabriel Boyd (ages 24 - 28). Ephraim and Donn met in the Fall of 2022 and formed Alchemy shortly after, finding common musical ground in their love for blues, jazz, folk and Latin compositions. Coronado Public Library on Facebook / Instagram

After undertaking Phase 1 of an ambitious water recycling program, San Diego may re-evaluate Phase 2.

This portion of San Diego County, known as East County, is divided by its rural and urban areas in U.S. House maps. Lakeside sits in contrast to the county’s eastern, urban core on the outskirts of Democratic-leaning cities El Cajon and La Mesa.

The official, who oversaw the county’s animal shelters, complained of “shit dogs” and too few euthanasias in a voice recording. The county isn’t providing details about her employment status.

Just in time for Halloween week… Get ready to be spooked, thrilled, and utterly enchanted by our Mystery Author Brunch Adventure! Join us for a hair‑raising brunch with New York Times and bestselling authors Christina Baker Kline, Elise Hart Kipness, John Copenhaver, and Jon Bassoff — in tantalizing conversation with Anne Burt. Your Adventure includes: – A full buffet brunch (ie, pancakes, eggs, muffins, fruit, hash browns, bacon, coffee or hot tea – All taxes and gratuity included — no tricks, just treats – A meet‑and‑greet with five phenomenal authors who will send shivers down your spine in the best literary way This unforgettable Adventure is remarkable not only for the Halloween spirit (think cozy chills and literary thrills) but also because seating is limited and served up on a first‑come, first‑served basis. So don your favorite costume if you are so inclined (optional only), grab your fellow mystery lovers, and register early to guarantee your spot! Come join us — it’s where brunch meets mystery, mayhem meets mastery, and unforgettable stories come to life. Ready to reserve your spot? Simply click on the Event Registration link below to secure your seat at the brunch: adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/halloween-10-26-25/ Prefer exclusive perks? Upgrade to our Spooktacular VIP Registration, which includes: - Buffet brunch with all the delicious fixings - All four books from our featured authors at a discounted price - Priority seating — front-of-the-room thrills guaranteed! Book Signing Details: Only books pre‑ordered or purchased at the event are eligible for signing. Don’t miss your chance to walk away with a signed keepsake! Adventures by the Book on Facebook / Instagram

Inside the federal courthouse in Washington, D.C., on Monday, tensions over the potential for federal overreach broke into open court.

In today's fast-paced world, many of us face challenges that come from hustle culture. This can lead to feelings of stress and burnout. On Midday Edition Wednesday, we hear from Portia Preston, author of the book "Hustle, Flow, or Let it Go?" about her shame-free and inclusive approach to wellness.

After 41 days of a government shutdown, the U.S. Senate passed a set of bills to reopen the government. The House comes back to vote as early as Wednesday afternoon.

The nonprofit Photographer’s Eye Collective in Escondido will host an auction of fine art photographs donated by artists from around the country for its annual fundraiser. On-line bidding opens on Nov. 24 at 4 p.m., and a live auction featuring a gala reception will take place on Dec. 6 at 5 p.m., at The Photographer's Eye Gallery. Bidding will close on Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. Twenty-seven images are up for auction, and they can be seen on The Photographer’s Eye website. Information on each work and artist is viewable by clicking on the thumbnail for each image. Artists who have donated works for the fundraiser include Pulitzer Prize winner Don Bartletti; New Mexico artists Susan Ressler and Karen Hymer; San Diego underwater photographers Marie Tartar and Steve Eilenberg, and many more whose works have appeared at the gallery. Also donating works are artists Amy Caterina, Jacqueline Ramirez, Jodie Hulden, Judith Preston, Louise Russell, Melinda Finn, Suda House, Diana Bloomfield, Mitch Eckert, Dave Marsh, Brandy J Sebastian, Marek Matusz, Will Gibson, Lisa Brussell, Sandra Klein, Jacqueline Ramirez, Tom Vancisin, Jerry Takigawa, Robin North, Robert Younger, Grant Brittain, and The Photographer’s Eye director, Donna Cosentino. The gala reception will feature wines from Escondido’s Orfila Winery and appetizers by Red Tail Catering. There is no charge to attend the event. Free parking is available in front of and behind the gallery. Proceeds from the auction will help support the nonprofit gallery’s mission to foster the education and appreciation of photography. The seven-year-old Photographer’s Eye Gallery is a 501(c)(3); donations are tax deductible. Photographer’s Eye Collective on Facebook / Instagram

The Lithuanian composer, now based in New York, creates layered, deliberate music that she hopes will grant listeners the freedom to enter an altered state of mind.